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Macron briefs France’s political forces to send troops to Ukraine
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has encountered resistance from a range of political parties in France over his proposal to station French forces in Ukraine following a potential ceasefire, according to reports. Macron briefed leaders from across the political spectrum on his plans, including figures from both the right-wing National Rally and the left-wing La France Insoumise, but was met with significant opposition.
Several parties insisted that any such deployment should only proceed with endorsement from the United Nations, a requirement that is unlikely to be met because Russia would almost certainly veto it at the UN Security Council. During the closed-door session, Macron’s team outlined the French contribution to the planned deployment. One political leader present spoke of possible French troop commitments numbering up to 6,000. A senior military official explained that French forces would function not as a “stabilization” unit but as a “reassurance” contingent positioned well away from active combat zones.
While none of the assembled politicians rejected the concept outright, many expressed skepticism about the details. Leaders from La France Insoumise and the French Communist Party pressed for a UN mandate, a stance that was echoed by the National Rally’s leadership. The latter also voiced unease about potential involvement by US forces in the initiative, citing concerns about Washington’s credibility following controversial actions in Venezuela.
Securing a United Nations mandate would be difficult because Russia retains veto power over resolutions that would authorize foreign troop deployments to Ukraine. The meeting took place against the backdrop of a recent declaration signed by the UK and France with Ukraine that outlined intentions to deploy forces and set up “military hubs” in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, but public and political debate in Paris shows that consensus at home is far from assured.
Several parties insisted that any such deployment should only proceed with endorsement from the United Nations, a requirement that is unlikely to be met because Russia would almost certainly veto it at the UN Security Council. During the closed-door session, Macron’s team outlined the French contribution to the planned deployment. One political leader present spoke of possible French troop commitments numbering up to 6,000. A senior military official explained that French forces would function not as a “stabilization” unit but as a “reassurance” contingent positioned well away from active combat zones.
While none of the assembled politicians rejected the concept outright, many expressed skepticism about the details. Leaders from La France Insoumise and the French Communist Party pressed for a UN mandate, a stance that was echoed by the National Rally’s leadership. The latter also voiced unease about potential involvement by US forces in the initiative, citing concerns about Washington’s credibility following controversial actions in Venezuela.
Securing a United Nations mandate would be difficult because Russia retains veto power over resolutions that would authorize foreign troop deployments to Ukraine. The meeting took place against the backdrop of a recent declaration signed by the UK and France with Ukraine that outlined intentions to deploy forces and set up “military hubs” in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, but public and political debate in Paris shows that consensus at home is far from assured.
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